Incident
Constable O.V. Brazier and Constable Andrew Winters were killed when they were struck by a drunk driver. Both constables were standing in between their patrol car and a vehicle they had stopped when their car was rear-ended by the man.
The 20-year-old subject was charged with two counts of murder, DWI, and no operator's license.
Constable Brazier had served with the Marion County Constable's Office for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Brazier gave the Marion County Constable's Office 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jasper community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Brazier.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Marion County Constable's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
O. is one of 498 officers killed feloniously in TN, 64.8% of the 769 remembered there.
O. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
O. is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1976, 4 officers in TN were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 12.
In 1976, 137 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1976, 162 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
O. was 51. Of the 449 killed feloniously in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50; the middle age was 41. O. had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
O. was 51. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. O. had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
O. was 51. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. O. had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9% of these deaths in TN; December holds the most, 10.2%. Saturdays: 17.1%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Marion County Constable's Office. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.9% of these deaths.
His people
Marion County Constable's Office has 2 officers remembered here, O. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 62-E
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